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Oracle Outlines Plans for Java Platform
JavaOne 2010 Keynote Address Highlights Oracle’s Plans to Grow Java and
Showcases Java Technology Innovation
JAVAONE, SAN FRANCISCO – Sept. 20, 2010
News Facts
During the opening keynote of JavaOne 2010, Thomas Kurian, executive vice president,
Oracle Product Development outlined plans for the future of the Java platform and
showcased product demonstrations illustrating the latest Java technology innovations.
Presentation highlights covered four key areas of Java technology:
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Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) – Oracle is advancing the Java
platform and optimizing it for new application models and hardware; including
extended support for scripting languages, increased developer productivity and
lower operational costs. Kurian discussed the roadmap for JDK 7 and JDK 8,
which will be based on OpenJDK, and highlighted some of the key OpenJDK
projects.
o Product demonstration showed Oracle JRockit and Oracle HotSpot Java
Virtual Machines (JVMs) working with Oracle JRockit Mission Control to
diagnose the root cause of poor response times in applications.
Java on the Client – Oracle is planning an enhanced programming model that
combines the power of Java with the ease of JavaFX, to deliver advanced
graphics, high-fidelity media and the best HTML 5, JavaScript and CSS Web
capabilities, along with native Java platform support.
o Product demonstration highlighted the Prism graphics stack delivering 2D
and 3D graphics, vector graphics and high-quality media.
Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) – Java EE will continue to evolve
making application servers more modular, and programming more efficient with
improvements such as dependency injection and reduced configuration
requirements.
o Product demonstration highlighted how the Java EE 6 Web Profile
reduces the size of the Java runtime for light-weight web applications,
reducing overhead and improving performance.
Java on Devices – Oracle is working to modernize the Java mobile platform by
delivering Java with Web support to consumer devices. Oracle is also planning
other enhancements including new language features, small-footprint CPUefficient capabilities for cards, phones and TVs, and consistent tooling and
emulation across hardware platforms.
Java Facts and Figures
 1.1 billion desktops run Java
 930 million Java Runtime Environment downloads each year
 3 billion mobile phones run Java
 31 times more Java phones ship every year than Apple and Android combined
 100% of all Blu-ray Players Run Java
 1.4 billion Java Cards are manufactured each year.
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“Oracle believes that the Java community expects results. With our increased
investment in the Java platform, a sharp focus on features that deliver value to
the community, and a relentless focus on performance, the Java language and
platform have a bright future,” said Kurian. “In addition, Oracle remains
committed to OpenJDK as the the best open source Java implementation and we
will continue to improve OpenJDK and welcome external contributors.”
Supporting Resources
 Java Platform, Standard Edition
 OpenJDK
 Java Platform Enterprise Edition
 Oracle WebLogic Server
 GlassFish
 JavaFX
 Java Platform Micro Edition
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information purposes only, and may not be incorporated into any contract. It is not a
commitment to deliver any material, code, or functionality, and should not be relied upon
in making purchasing decisions. The development, release, and timing of any features or
functionality described for Oracle’s products remains at the sole discretion of Oracle
Corporation.
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Letty Ledbetter
Oracle
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Jacki DeCoster
Oracle
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